Associate Director

The Geoscience services within RSK Group, is one of the UK and Ireland's largest geotechnical, contaminated land and hydrogeological consultancies with ambitious plans for growth. The company has a wide portfolio of clients in a number of sectors including marine, industry, construction, energy and property.

The company now has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to join the team in eitherCork / Dublin (Hybrid).

Working alongside an experienced team you will get involved with a vast array of projects ranging from large scale brownfield site development, landfill investigations, contaminated site investigations, renewable energy projects and hydrogeology specific projects including long term monitoring and modelling projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing technical leadership, technical input, guidance and review of Contaminated Land and Hydrogeology related projects
• Responsible for team budgetary performance and financial reporting
• Effective management of large-scale projects from inception to completion including resource and budget management, technical oversight and client communications.
• Reviewing technical reports including PSA, GQRA and DQRA.
• Develop and improve existing service offerings within Geosciences and look to develop new service offerings across the team.
• Drive recruitment to facilitate growth within existing and potentially new service offerings.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff members to assist them in their development
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with new and existing clients
• Manage tender and framework opportunities as part of a multidisciplinary RSK team.

Person Specification:

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology or a related Environmental subject
• MSc in Geology, Hydrogeology or Contaminated Land related subject preferable but not essential
• A minimum of 10+ years' experience in relevant position.
• Ideally chartered with a relevant professional body or be willing to work towards chartership.
• Experienced in report review and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience undertaking geotechnical investigations and reporting beneficial but not essential.
• Experienced project manager who has successfully delivered large Contaminated Land, Remediation or Hydrogeology related projects.
• Good analytical skills and a good understanding of laboratory testing and interpretation of laboratory results
• Excellent budgetary, verbal and written communication skills
• Good business development outlook and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external bodies
• Positive and enthusiastic self-starter, with the ability to work autonomously and make decisions when necessary within pressing situations

Salary & Benefits:

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Continual Professional Development. Both internally and sponsored by RSK where required / relevant.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care

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The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?